TEAC TN-400BT-SE Manual Belt Drive Turntable Owner’s Manual

TEAC TN-400BT-SE Manual Belt Drive Turntable Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

• DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
• IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
• The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION

• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily reach the power cord plug at any time.

Compliance of radio transmitter and interference
This product has the function of broadband transmitter using 2.4GHz Band. Use frequency range: 2402 MHz ­ 2480 MHz Maximum output power: Bluetooth® Class 2 (less than 2.5 mW) Please use only in the country where you purchased the product. Depending on the country, restrictions on the use of Bluetooth wireless technology might exist.

Radiation Exposure requirements
This equipment meets the regulation, which is recognized internationally, for the case of human exposure to radio waves generated by the transmitter.

Trademarks and copyrights

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TEAC CORPORATION is under license.

Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries.

Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Before use

Included items
Check to be sure the box includes all the supplied accessories shown below. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation.
Felt mat × 1
45 RPM adapter × 1
Counterweight × 1
Head shell × 1
Audio-Technica VM Type (dual magnet) stereo cartridge (AT95E) preinstalled
Platter × 1
Dust cover × 1
Dust cover hinges × 2
RCA audio cable with grounding terminal × 1
AC adapter (GPE053A-V120050) × 1
Owner’s manual (this document) × 1

• Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
• See the back of this document for warranty information.

Using the TEAC International Site
You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC International Site: https://teac.jp/int/

Click Language at the top right of the page and select the desired country or region to access a page in the corresponding language.

Precautions for use

• Place the unit on a flat surface.
• Do not place anything on the dust cover. Objects on the cover might cause noise due to vibrations or fall off, especially during playback.
• Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight, close to a source of heat or in other similar conditions. Do not place the unit on top of an amplifier or other equipment that might generate heat that exceeds the operating temperature range of this unit. Doing so could cause discoloration, deformation or malfunction.
• As the unit could become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around it for ventilation. When installing this unit, leave a little space (at least 20 cm (8″)) between it and other devices and walls to allow good heat dissipation. When placing it in a rack, for example, leave at least 35 cm (13 3/4″) open above it and 10 cm (4″) open behind it. Failure to provide these gaps could cause heat to build up inside and result in fire.
• DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK. During playback, the record rotates. Do not lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the record, the stylus, the cartridge or the unit.
• Always remove the record before relocating or moving this unit. Moving the unit with a record on the turntable could damage the record, the stylus and the cartridge or could cause a malfunction.
• The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.

Maintenance
If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth or use diluted mild liquid soap. Allow the surface of the unit to dry completely before using.

• Do not use chemical cleaning cloths, thinner or similar substances as they could damage the surface of the unit.

⚠ CAUTION
For safety, disconnect the power cord from the socket before cleaning.

Handling records

Holding records
When holding a record or removing it from its sleeve, avoid touching the grooves by holding the record by its label and edge with one hand or by holding it by its edge with both hands.

Cleaning

• Fingerprints and dust on a record can cause noise and the sound to skip, as well as damage the record itself and the stylus. Use a commercially-available record cleaner to clean records. Do not use thinner or anything other than a record cleaner. Such chemicals could harm the surface of the record.
• When using a record cleaner, wipe the surface of the record in a circular motion, following the grooves.

Precautions for use

• Do not leave records in places that are exposed to direct sunlight or are very hot or very humid. Leaving a record in such a condition for a long time could result in warping, mold growth or other damage.
• Do not stack multiple records or place heavy objects on top of them. Do not leave records at an angle for long amounts of time either. Doing so could result in warping or other damage.
• Do not allow hard objects to directly touch the audio grooves. Doing so could cause scratches.
• After you finish playing a record, always put it back into its sleeve for storage. Leaving a record unprotected could result in warping or scratching.
• Do not use cracked records. Keep the unit in standby while setting it up ( E on page 6).

Preparing the record player

1. Place it on a flat surface.
   Place it on a flat surface so that the record can be accurately traced.

2. Install the platter.
   Align the platter with the center shaft and install it.
   Center shaft Platter

3. Loop the belt around the motor pulley.
   The rubber belt is wrapped around the sub-platter. Use a finger to pull the rubber belt through the round opening. o Be careful not to let the rubber become twisted. o Rotate the platter several times to make sure that the rubber belt is secure.

4. Place the felt mat on the platter.
   Place the included felt mat on the platter before use.

5. Install the counterweight.
   Place the counterweight over the end of the tonearm, and press it gently as you turn it right to attach it.

6. Install the head shell.
   Insert the head shell on the end of the tonearm and turn the nut to secure it in place.

Balancing the tonearm and adjusting the tracking force

1. Set the anti-skating dial to zero.

2. Move the tonearm clasp to the right to remove it.

3. Raise the tonearm lifter lever and shift the tonearm to the left slightly.

4. Lower the tonearm lifter lever.

5. Turn the counterweight and adjust so that the tonearm is level.

o Remove the protective cap from the cartridge stylus before adjusting.
o Be careful not to let the cartridge stylus touch the unit.

6. Return the tonearm to its original position, and use the clasp to lock it.
7. Turn the tracking force adjustment ring so that the center line aligns with 0 on the scale.

o Only turn the ring. Be careful not to let the counterweight turn.

8. Turn the counterweight so that the tracking force adjustment ring scale matches the tracking force specified for the cartridge.
   o The tracking force of the included cartridge is 2.0 g. So, turn it to 2 on the counterweight scale when using the included cartridge.
   o Turn it in the direction of the arrow in the illustration above so that the value changes from 0 to 1 to 2.

9. Adjust the anti-skating dial.

Start with it set at 2 and adjust it during record playback (page 7) to the position where the left and right volumes are balanced.

Dust cover

Attaching the dust cover

1. Insert the hinges completely into the hinge holders at the left and right ends of the back of the main unit.
2. Align the tops of the hinges with the dust cover hinge holders and insert them.

• Close the dust cover during playback. Since doing this prevents skipping caused by unintended contact and blocks external sound pressure, it makes noise less likely to occur.
• Do not open or close it when a record is playing. Doing so could, for example, cause the stylus to skip.
• Keep it closed whenever possible to keep dust out.

Removing the dust cover
Hold both edges of the dust cover and lift it slowly to remove it along with the hinges from the unit. Then, remove the hinges from the dust cover.

Opening and closing the dust cover

Opening
Hold the front edge of the dust cover and gently lift it open completely until it stops. The dust cover will stay open in this position.

Closing
Gently lower the dust cover until it is closed.
⚠ Be careful not to pinch your finger, for example, when opening and closing the dust cover.

Notes about record styluses

• If the stylus becomes bent (damaged), it will no longer be able to accurately trace the groove. Since a bent stylus could also damage records and cause malfunction, handle styluses carefully.
• Always use a commercially-available stylus cleaner to clean a stylus. Use of anything other than a stylus cleaner could damage the stylus.

Replacing the stylus
If the tip of the stylus becomes worn, not only will it worsen the sound quality, it could also damage records. After about 300 hours of playback time, replace the stylus with one that we specify.
Please use an Audio-Technica ATN95E replacement stylus.

• An Audio-Technica AT95E VM Type cartridge is installed in this unit.
  NOTE
  VM type cartridges have the same characteristics as MM type cartridges.

• Follow the replacement instructions in the manual of the replacement stylus.

CAUTION

• Since loud noises could suddenly occur, put the unit into standby before changing the stylus.
• Be careful not to hurt your hand or the equipment.
• Be careful not to allow small children to accidentally swallow styluses.
• Be aware that bent styluses, for example, that result from insufficient customer caution or an outside cause are not covered by the warranty.

Connections

A Grounding terminal ( )
Use the grounding wire of the included RCA audio cable to connect this connector to the grounding terminal of the amplifier, for example. o This is NOT an electrical safety ground.
If noise from speakers is conspicuous
If connecting the grounding wire of the audio cable to the grounding terminal of this unit does not reduce noise, disconnect the grounding wire and check the sound again. Use the method (connected/disconnected) that has the least noise.

B Analog audio output connectors (L/R)
These output analog audio signals. The PHONO EQ switch setting changes the type of output signal. Use the included audio cable (or commercially-available ones) to connect other equipment to the output connectors of this unit.

C PHONO EQ (audio output setting) switch
ON Signals that have been amplified by the built-in equalizer amp are output from the analog audio output connectors (L/R).
THRU The MC or MM cartridge signal is output directly through the analog audio output connectors (L/R). Connect to a device with phono inputs, such as a phono equalization preamplifier or an amplifier with phono input connectors.
o When shipped new from the factory, this is set to ON.

CAUTION
When set to ON, if connected to the PHONO inputs of an amplifier, for example, the output from speakers and headphones will be very loud, which could damage equipment or harm hearing.

D DC input connector
After completing all other connections, connect the included AC adapter to this connector. Confirm that the power plug of the AC adapter is plugged into a power outlet.

• Do not use any AC adapter other than the one included.
• The included AC adapter has plugs that can be changed. Attach the plug that suits the region where it is being used.

⚠ Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet that supplies the correct voltage. Connection to an outlet that supplies incorrect voltage could cause fire or electric shock.
⚠ Hold the power plug when plugging it into an outlet or unplugging it. Never pull or yank on the power cord.
⚠ Unplug the power cord from the outlet when you are not planning to use the unit for an extended period of time.

E STANDBY/ON button
Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on or put it in standby.

Names and functions of parts

• a Platter
  Place records cantered on the platter.

• b Counterweight

• c Tracking force adjustment ring

• d Anti-skating dial

• e Tonearm lifter lever
  Use to raise and lower the tonearm. We recommend using the tonearm lifter lever to avoid damaging records and styluses, because it is safer and more certain than using a finger to do so.

• f Tonearm holder
  This is a rest for the tonearm. Move the clasp to the right to release the tonearm before playing a record.

• g Tonearm

• h Rotation speed setting knob
  Select the rotation speed indicated on the record to be played.

• i START/STOP rotation knob

• j Headshell
  This is a universal type that allows the cartridge to be changed easily.

Basic operation

Playing records

ATTENTION

• During playback, do not touch the tonearm or the record. Doing so could damage the stylus tip and cause scratches on the record.
• Do not forcibly stop platter rotation during playback. Since this product is not a turntable designed for DJs (direct drive), doing something like this could cause malfunction.

During record playback, feedback could occur if the volume is too loud. If this happens, lower the volume of the amplifier.

When playback finishes

Changing the cartridge

To change the cartridge, first remove the head shell from the tonearm.

• An Audio-Technica AT95E VM Type cartridge is installed in this unit.
  NOTE VM type cartridges have the same characteristics as MM type cartridges.

• We recommend that you attach the protective cap to the cartridge stylus before doing this task.

Listening with Bluetooth® speakers

This unit has a Bluetooth transmitter that can send sound to Bluetooth speakers wirelessly.

Pairing Bluetooth speakers
Pairing this unit with another Bluetooth device is necessary the first time you connect with that Bluetooth device.
Press the PAIRING button on this unit to start connection mode. The pairing lamp will blink slowly. Press the PAIRING button again for at least two seconds to start pairing mode. The pairing lamp (white) will blink rapidly.
After this unit enters pairing mode, put the Bluetooth speaker into pairing mode.
When this unit and the Bluetooth speaker are connected, the pairing lamp will stay lit without blinking.

• Refer to the operation manual of the Bluetooth speaker for information about how to use it.
• Pairing might take some time depending on the connected device.
• This unit will connect to the closest Bluetooth speaker. If no Bluetooth speaker is found for five minutes, Bluetooth standby mode will begin and the pairing lamp will become unlit.

Connecting already paired Bluetooth speakers
Press the PAIRING button on this unit to start connection mode. The pairing lamp will blink slowly. Make the Bluetooth speaker ready to connect. When this unit and the Bluetooth speaker are connected, the pairing lamp will stay lit without blinking.

• When connecting to a Bluetooth speaker, move other Bluetooth speakers and receiving devices at least 10 meters (33 ft.) away from this unit or turn them off.

3 Play a record.

• Bluetooth connection is also possible while a record is playing.
• Adjust the Bluetooth speaker volume if necessary.
• This unit cannot be used to adjust the volume.
• To end a connection, press the PAIRING button on this unit for at least six seconds to enter Bluetooth standby mode or turn this unit off.
• Pressing the PAIRING button for 10 or more seconds will cause the pairing lamp to blink and clear all existing pairings with other devices.

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with this unit, please check the following items before requesting service. Something other than this unit could also be the cause of the problem. Please also check that the connected devices are also being used properly. If it still does not operate correctly, contact the retailer where you purchased the unit.

No power.
Confirm that the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet. Then, press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the unit on (page 6).

There is no sound.
When connecting this unit’s analog audio output connectors to the audio input connectors of an amplifier or other equipment, set the PHONO EQ (audio output setting) switch to ON (page 6).

Playback is not possible; there is noise.

• Remove the protective cap.
• Fingerprints and dust on a record can cause noise and the sound to skip. Use a commercially-available record cleaner to clean records (page 3).
• Clean the stylus (page 5).
• If the stylus is worn-out, replace it (page 5). The lifespan of a stylus depends on the use conditions, but it is usually about 300 hours.
• Place the unit as far away as possible from TVs, microwave ovens and other devices that emit electromagnetic waves.

Noise occurs when a record is playing.
Noise could occur if the tracking force is higher than cartridge’s specified value. Readjust the tracking force so that it is the specified value (page 4).

The pitch is wrong.
Select the rotation speed indicated on the record (page 7).

The sound is skipping.

• Vibrations will cause skipping. Place this unit in a stable location.
• Clean the record.
• Do not use scratched records.
• Balance the tonearm and readjust the tracking force (page 4). The stylus and sound might skip if the tracking force is lower than the cartridge’s specified value.

Connection is not possible with the Bluetooth speaker I want to connect.

• Turn both this unit and the Bluetooth device off once. Turn them both on and try pairing again.
• Turn off the power of other Bluetooth speakers within 10 meters (33 ft). The closest Bluetooth speaker will be paired.

Connection with the Bluetooth speaker succeeded, but I cannot hear any playback sound.

• Check the volume of the Bluetooth speaker.
• Press the PAIRING button on this unit for at least six seconds to disconnect the Bluetooth speaker once. Then, try pairing again.
• Turn this unit off and then on again. Then, press the PAIRING button to try pairing again.

Connection with the smartphone is not possible.

This unit functions as a Bluetooth transmitter, and it can send sound to Bluetooth speakers. Since it does not function as a Bluetooth receiver, it cannot be connected to a smartphone.

Specifications

• Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
• Weight and dimensions are approximate.
• Illustrations in this owner’s manual might differ slightly from production models.

WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by country, state or province. If you have a warranty claim or request, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.

TEAC

Japan: TEAC CORPORATION
1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan https://teac.jp/int/

This product has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please write it here and retain this for your records.

Model name: TN-400BT-SE
Serial number
1121 MA-3386A

References

• TEAC | International Website

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